tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post3890769375065093699..comments2024-03-27T11:10:52.382-07:00Comments on On My Mind: Well, That Was EmbarrassingJayhawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00756807802218022043noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-71329492201759128892021-02-21T13:26:22.991-08:002021-02-21T13:26:22.991-08:00Luna Rossa is now the official challengerLuna Rossa is now the official challengerJoe Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696367580635901992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-83903642885823850532021-01-31T11:31:05.348-08:002021-01-31T11:31:05.348-08:00Because I don't think that boat design ws the ...Because I don't think that boat design ws the problem.... <i>The class features a unique combination of sailing systems for a monohull such as hydrofoils mounted on port and starboard topside longitudinal drums, a double-skinned mainsail and no keel.[1] Speeds of 50 knots have been claimed based on computer simulations.[2] Notable high speeds actually recorded on the water have been:<br /><br />49.1 knots by Te Rehutai on December 17, 2020.[3]<br />50.25 knots by Britannia during day 4 of the Prada Cup January 23, 2021.<br /><b>53.31 knots by Patriot (American Magic) </b>during day 1 of the Prada Cup Semifinals January 29, 2021.</i>-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745768408538827278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-88907591110671451422021-01-31T11:26:15.658-08:002021-01-31T11:26:15.658-08:00Think the Americans learned anything for the futur...Think the Americans learned anything for the future (like having multiple backup boats)?-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745768408538827278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-34133686995996200072021-01-31T11:24:22.936-08:002021-01-31T11:24:22.936-08:00And ime spent losing races is particulaly invaluab...And ime spent losing races is particulaly invaluable.-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745768408538827278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-84840810034235508322021-01-31T11:21:34.839-08:002021-01-31T11:21:34.839-08:00All I'm saying is that time spent in drydock d...All I'm saying is that time spent in drydock doesn't lend itself to attaining optimal crew proficiency.-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745768408538827278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-72437608656811907462021-01-31T06:52:53.069-08:002021-01-31T06:52:53.069-08:00@Joe Conservative: Luna Rossa was beaten four time...@Joe Conservative: Luna Rossa was beaten four times and won zero against the British boat.Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756807802218022043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-57304733064527464682021-01-30T17:25:57.546-08:002021-01-30T17:25:57.546-08:00The America's were about as prepared as Villen...The America's were about as prepared as Villeneuve was after the French fleet having been blockaded in port before the battle @ Trafalgar.Joe Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696367580635901992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-52104950993504074712021-01-30T17:17:17.059-08:002021-01-30T17:17:17.059-08:00Luna Rossa was a strong boat, unhampered by the ac...Luna Rossa was a strong boat, unhampered by the accident two weeks ago that hampered the American boat and prevented much needed sea time.Joe Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696367580635901992noreply@blogger.com